Prima Doll

Prima Doll (プリマドール) is a Japanese multimedia project created by Key and Visual Arts in October 2020. The project revolves around the theme of "songs and dolls," depicting the feelings and growth of young girls. It includes toy figurines by Kotobukiya, a short story serialization, and a web novel. A 12-episode anime television series by Bibury Animation Studios aired from July to September 2022. A four-volume kinetic novel series written by Tōya Okano is in development, along with two different manga adaptations. 'Prima Doll New Order,' illustrated by Yuriko Asami, is serialized on ComicWalker and Nico Nico Seiga websites, while 'Prima Doll: Welcome to Kuronekotei,' illustrated by Daiko Toda, is serialized on the Comic Bushiroad website. The story centers on the Kuronekotei café, where a group of automata, or autonomous mechanical dolls, work. These dolls, once used as weapons in a great war, now seek their place in a peaceful world, and their journey begins at the Kuronekotei café.